Words by Cheyanne Bryan
Join AJ & Curtis at the penultimate stop in their charity spotlight tour where they are visiting Teachappy at Home-Start Watford & Three Rivers.
During this leg of their journey, AJ and Curtis met with Adrian Bethune from Teachappy, who shared his personal story and how he was inspired to create Teachappy. He told the pair: “Getting out in nature, physical activity, all of these things contribute to our physical wellbeing.”
He continued: “Charities like Home-Start bringing families together is one of the best things we can do.”
Adrian struggled with mental health after graduating and how his recovery journey led him to focus on the 'science of happiness.' Teachappy is dedicated to promoting the mental health and well-being of children and educators through evidence-based practices. Adrian strongly believes in the power of volunteering, with Home-Start being the chosen charity.
During their time there, AJ & Curtis met with staff and volunteers at Home-Start before taking part in an arts and crafts session with some families. While taking part in the crafts, the pair learned more about Home-Start and how they support families for weekly in-home visits and the support for various challenges, including loneliness, relationship difficulties, health issues, and parenting. Highlighting the positive impact of these interactions, providing families with a listening ear, a helping hand, and reassurance that they are not alone.
Check out our video to find out more about the relationship between Teachappy and Home-Start.
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
Maudsley Charity. This is a mental health charity based in southeast London. They fund and promote ideas, collaborations and teams that give people most affected by mental ill-health the best chance to recover and fulfil their potential.. Learn more here.
Mates in Mind. This charity aims to provide clear information to employers about the available support and guidance on mental health and wellbeing, and how they can address this within their organisations. Find out more here.
Place2Be. This charity provides mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. Find out more.
This article aligns with the UN SDG Good Health And Wellbeing, Quality Education.
